Physical Therapist Assistant I-Inpatient Therapy
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Job Description
Kettering Health Main Campus l Kettering l Full-time l Days
Responsibilities & Requirements
The Physical Therapist Assistant I supports patient recovery by implementing physical therapy interventions as directed by a licensed physical therapist, helping patients improve mobility, manage pain, and achieve rehabilitation goals.
This role ensures accurate documentation, maintains a safe and organized treatment environment, and upholds regulatory and ethical standards. Performs other duties as assigned. All job responsibilities are to be carried out in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.
Associate degree from a physical therapist assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). Completion of clinical rotations as part of an accredited PTA program.
Current Physical Therapist Assistant license issued by the State of Ohio (must be obtained prior to start date). Successful completion of the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) for PTAs. Passing score on the Ohio jurisprudence exam.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain within orientation period and prior to patient care.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in a healthcare or rehabilitation setting is preferred.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant implements physical therapy interventions to support patient recovery and improve mobility. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring a safe, organized treatment environment.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an associate degree from a CAPTE-accredited program and possess a valid Ohio Physical Therapist Assistant license. Additionally, completion of the NPTE, the Ohio jurisprudence exam, and current BLS certification are required.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Ohio, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (298 salary observations; 2,034 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,498 salary observations; 60,195 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $63k (middle half $58k–$71k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Ohio vs national | $90k median in Ohio | $94k nationally (−4%)298 state / 11,498 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Ohio index 92.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Ohio | 797 active | 22,168 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Ohio Physical Therapist listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 22% offer loan repayment825 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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